Well, that’s a bit coincidental ain’t it. Right after revamping its “not so unlimited” plans, T-Mobile is trying to lure us back in with the promise of some crazy fast 4G speeds. The company just flipped the switch on 42Mbps HSPA+ in more than 50 markets across the United States.

These markets include Atlanta, Chicago, Denver, Detroit, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New Orleans, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Portland, and San Francisco, among others. Even if you live in one of these cities but don’t have a 42Mbps HSPA+-compatible device, you should start seeing a faster, and more reliable data connection, according to T-Mobile.

The company said that T-Mobile customers with compatible devices should expect a theoretical peak download speed of 42Mbps. This is two times faster than what T-Mobile customers are getting with 21Mbps HSPA+ right now. But as we all know, the actual speed that you’ll get on your device will be much lower than 42Mbps.

Additionally, T-Mobile took the opportunity to announce its very first 42Mbps-compatible laptop stick, the T-Mobile Rocket 3.0. The device is manufactured by ZTE, and will go on sale tomorrow for $99 after a $50 mail-in-rebate — or $199 without a contract.

Finally, the company said that while they’re currently selling a dozen 4G devices, they plan to announce thirteen more before the end of the year. I’m not a genius, but I’m guessing most of those devices will be Android phones.

With wireless speeds now surpassing wired ones, I wonder how long it’ll be until we don’t need a separate Internet access plan for our homes anymore. Even if you just get 10Mbps out of the 42Mbps that T-Mobile is promising, that’s still faster than what most U.S. homes are getting nowadays. Imagine having just one data plan that you use everywhere you go, what a novel idea.

America’s Largest 4G Network Now Twice as Fast in More Than 50 New Markets
T-Mobile Rocket 3.0, the company’s first 42Mbps capable product, available starting tomorrow, delivers a lightning-fast mobile broadband experience

BELLEVUE, Wash. – May 24, 2011 – Today, T-Mobile USA, Inc. announced it is doubling the speed of its 4G network in more than 50 markets to achieve theoretical peak download speeds of up to 42 megabits per second (Mbps). T-Mobile customers in 55 markets will now have access to increased 4G network speed, capacity and reliability. These markets include Atlanta, Ga.; Chicago, Ill.; Denver, Colo.; Detroit, Mich.; Dallas and Houston, Texas; Los Angeles, Calif.; Miami, Fla.; New Orleans, La.; Phoenix, Ariz.; Pittsburgh, Pa.; Portland, Ore.; and San Francisco, Calif., among others.

(EDITORS NOTE: A full list of new markets where T-Mobile’s 42mbps 4G capability is available can be located at the end of this news release.)
In addition, T-Mobile’s first 42 Mbps-capable 4G product, the T-Mobile Rocket® 3.0 laptop stick, will be available for purchase beginning tomorrow, May 25. The Rocket 3.0, manufactured by ZTE, is designed to take advantage of T-Mobile’s faster 4G network speeds. Capable of speeds twice as fast as T-Mobile’s previous 4G devices, customers in 42Mbps coverage are expected to experience more consistent 4G speeds when creating and sharing mobile content, streaming and connecting through mobile video, and participating in multiplayer gaming.

“We are continuing the aggressive expansion of America’s Largest 4G Networkâ„¢, and also doubling our speeds in more than 50 markets this month,” said Neville Ray, chief technology officer, T-Mobile USA. “While customers with existing 3G and 4G devices will benefit from our continued network enhancements, new devices like the new Rocket 3.0 laptop stick will enable customers to reap the benefits of even faster 4G speeds.”

Providing customers with a blazing fast Internet connection on almost any laptop while on the go, the T-Mobile Rocket 3.0 is equipped with a convenient rotating swivel USB form factor and three changeable faceplates in cobalt blue, dark violet and matte black. The Rocket 3.0 will be available at select T-Mobile retail stores and online at www.T-Mobile.com tomorrow for $99.99 after a $50 mail in rebate, with a qualifying mobile broadband plan on a two year service agreement1. Postpaid monthly plans start at $29.99, and customers with a qualifying voice line of service with T-Mobile receive a 20 percent discount. Customers can also purchase the T-Mobile Rocket 3.0 without an annual contract for $199.99. For more information about the T-Mobile Rocket 3.0, including pricing and plan details, visit www.t-mobile.com/broadbandgoesmobile.

As T-Mobile’s 4G network continues to expand and get faster, the company’s portfolio of 4G products is also growing. T-Mobile currently offers a dozen 4G-capable devices spanning smartphones, tablets and mobile broadband products that give customers access to America’s Largest 4G Network. The company has announced plans to deliver a total of 25 4G-capable devices in 2011.

T-Mobile’s 4G network already reaches more than 200 million Americans in 170 markets. By midyear, T-Mobile expects that more than 150 million Americans will have access to increased 4G speeds as T-Mobile upgrades its 4G network. A list of new markets where the new faster speeds are available can be found below.

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As long as the wireless providers keep capping it 2GB per month, it’s not going to be compatible with home use.

I currently use WiMax from Clear, which is the only provider offering more than 2GB per month, and it’s pretty cheap too: $50/month for two accounts, each with a 10MBit down, 1 MBit up (true speeds) account. Even Clear caps you after a while, although it’s much more than 2GB

As it stands T-Mobile is only using 1 HSPA carrier in all of it’s 21Mbps network. With this new carrier you get 2x the capacity so the select few with these modems will see much higher speeds than people just using the 1 carrier of 3G.

Reports of 20Mbps with these new modems..
No bad and on par with Verizon LTE

@TUAN… If I goto 1960 and 249 my speeds are ok 4 down and 1.6 up, but at my house in Cypress I get crazy 6+ down and 3+ up so your area might be congested. Even at my work 249 and Louetta my speeds are no where near my home speeds.

It doesn’t work that way. Data consumption is about behavior, not speed. If you send 6 emails, read 17 news feeds, watch 3 youtube videos, and surf 10 web pages, you will consume the same amount of data, regardless of speed. The only difference is how much waiting you do. 3G or HSPA+ 42, it’s all the same data for the same task.

I am impressed. Last night, I received 14.1 Mbps!
I read this thinking my city, could have been a 42Mbps Launch.
but is isn’t!
So hmm, impressive. I Cannot wait until Salt Lake City gets 42 HSPA+
Besides that, this merger needs to be denied.
So that my City can enjoy NFC-usage next year, with T-Mobile being apart of it as it’s own independent compnay.
F*** AT&T :D